Panagia Marina Lighthouse
QPJ3+9R Thasos, Greece
Name and Location
The Panagia Marina Lighthouse is located on the island of Thasos, Greece.
Construction and History
The exact date of Panagia Marina's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the Ottoman era (1299-1922). The lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of mariners traversing the Aegean Sea for centuries.
Architecture and Materials
Panagia Marina stands at a height of 7 meters (23 feet), with no information available on its architectural style or materials used.
Light and Navigation
The Panagia Marina Lighthouse emits a signal every 3 seconds, visible for a range of approximately 3 nautical miles. The light is characterized as Fl (fixed light) and has a colour of red.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on a rocky outcropping, providing a commanding view of the surrounding waters.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore related to Panagia Marina Lighthouse are available.
Technical and Operational Details
- Character: Fl (fixed light)
- Colour: Red
- Height: 7 meters (23 feet)
- Period: 3 seconds (every 3 seconds)
- Range: approximately 3 nautical miles
- Reference: E 4547.93
- Sequence: 0.3+(2.7)
Further Information
No further information available.
Details
Name | Panagia Marina Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 40.7809581, 24.7045917 |
Historic significance | centuries |
Construction material | |
Focal height | 7 |
Tower height | 7 |
Landscape type | island |
View description | rocky outcropping, commanding view of the surrounding waters |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 3 |